as in negative
opposed to one's interests
the company chose to accept the unfavorable settlement rather than spend more money on legal fees
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Recent Examples of unfavorable
Denver’s defense remained stifling even when it was put in unfavorable situations.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The regulation is designed to give farmers a stronger negotiating position so that powerful companies in the food supply chain do not impose unfavorable conditions.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Of that group, 41% had a favorable opinion of Trump compared to the 54% who were unfavorable.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The proceeds from the sale will be used to rebuild my black-boot nest egg, which has run low of late due to unfavorable market conditions.
—Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfavorable
The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The regulation is designed to give farmers a stronger negotiating position so that powerful companies in the food supply chain do not impose unfavorable conditions.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Of that group, 41% had a favorable opinion of Trump compared to the 54% who were unfavorable.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The proceeds from the sale will be used to rebuild my black-boot nest egg, which has run low of late due to unfavorable market conditions.
—Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfavorable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorable
Adjective
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The negative response to Beijing’s tactics also prompted the G7 to vow a united front against the export controls, Yardeni pointed out.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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If the bat is negative, individuals will not need post-exposure treatment.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is no known level of lead exposure that is considered safe and some people are at even higher risk of adverse effects, warned the agency, including young children, people of child-bearing age and people who are breastfeeding.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Given an adverse court ruling (related to another firm) that was adverse to Netflix, management recognized the expense this quarter.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The mob of rioters grew more hostile and violent, advancing toward agents and began throwing rocks and other objects at agents, including one that struck Chief Greg Bovino in the head.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Afghan refugees like him await their asylum decisions in an increasingly hostile climate marked by ICE raids and deportations.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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